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CFWEP | Clark Fork Watershed Education Program
What is the Clark Fork Watershed?
The Clark Fork River and its tributaries drain most of western Montana. The upper river and headwaters were heavily impacted by wastes from over a century of mining. Today, the area is the largest Superfund environmental clean-up site in the nation.

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Clark Fork Education Portal > Lessons & Activities > Bull Trout Curriculum

Bull Trout Curriculum
Developed by fisheries consultant Mike Bader, with support from regional experts, this lesson covers:

  • Bull trout identification, current status, and distribution
  • Key components to healthy bull trout habitat
  • Indicator species
  • Population measurements
  • Threats affecting bull trout's ability to survive and recover

Use the links below to download the necessary materials for this lesson:

Lesson Plan 1: The Bull Trout and Its Role as an Indicator of Watershed Health (doc)
Lesson Plan 1: The Bull Trout and Its Role as an Indicator of Watershed Health (pdf)
Lesson Plan 2: Current Status and Distribution of Bull Trout and Major Threats to Bull Trout Survival and Recovery (doc)
Lesson Plan 2: Current Status and Distribution of Bull Trout and Major Threats to Bull Trout Survival and Recovery (pdf)
Lesson Plan 3: Bull Trout Recovery and Watershed Restoration (doc)
Lesson Plan 3: Bull Trout Recovery and Watershed Restoration (pdf)
Powerpoint Presentation (Lessons 1-3)
Bull Trout Range Map for Montana (doc)
Bull Trout Range Map for Montana (pdf)
Download All Lesson Materials as a .zip file


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